Foods, diet, and weight loss

[davedove]

Spicy foods - I see advertisements all over the television about products to alleviate gas and heartburn. How about not eating the foods that cause gas and heartburn? That will save you money on those products as well as wear and tear on your body.

one thing though... spicy foods... don't cut back on those...they're GOOD for you..

Spicy foods can cause heartburn, but they are certainly not the only cause. For some people it can be triggered by acidic foods, fatty foods, even chocolate. Now, if there is already a problem, the spicy foods will certainly make it worse. And, of course, some people just go overboard with the heat.

I have also read studies where spicy foods can increase metabolism, a good thing if you're trying to burn calories. But then, I've also read that they can spark appetite, so maybe these two effects balance out.

Everything else you said though is right on the mark. Unfortunately, some of us know all the facts, but just can't seem to put it into practice.